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scheduled monuments and 1 battlefield (Barnet) 152 . Those designated assets
at risk include 72 conservation areas, 493 listed buildings, 37 scheduled
monuments and 14 registered parks and gardens 153 . The distribution of
designated assets differs across different parts of London, and is shown in
Map 7.1. London's heritage assets range from the Georgian squares of
Bloomsbury to Kew Gardens (Victorian) and the Royal Parks, and include
ancient places of work like the Inns of Court (medieval in origin), distinctive
residential areas like Hampstead Garden Suburb (early twentieth century)
and vibrant town centres and shopping areas like Brixton and the West End.
This diversity is a product of the way London has grown over the 2000 years
of its existence, embracing older settlements and creating new ones, often
shaped by the age they were developed. This sheer variety is an important
element of London's vibrant economic success, world class status and unique
character.
[Map 7.1 Spatial distribution of designated heritage assets]
7.31 Crucial to the preservation of this character is the careful protection and
adaptive re-use of heritage buildings and their settings. Heritage assets such
as conservation areas make a significant contribution to local character and
should be protected from inappropriate development that is not sympathetic
in terms of scale, materials, details and form. Development that affects the
setting of listed buildings or conservation areas should be of the highest
quality of architecture and design, and respond positively to local context and
character outlined in the policies above. When considering re-use or
refurbishment of heritage assets, opportunities should be explored to identify
potential modifications to reduce carbon emissions and secure sustainable
development. In doing this a balanced approach should be taken, weighing
the extent of the mitigation of climate change involved against potential
harm to the heritage asset or its setting.
7.32 London’s heritage assets and historic environment also make a significant
contribution to the city’s culture by providing easy access to the history of
the city and its places. For example recognition and enhancement of the
multicultural nature of much of London’s heritage can help to promote
community cohesion. In addition to buildings, people can perceive the story
of the city through plaques, monuments, museums, artefacts, photography
and literature. Every opportunity to bring the story of London to people and
ensure the accessibility and good maintenance of London’s heritage should be
exploited. In particular, where new development uncovers an archaeological
site or memorial, these should be preserved and managed on-site. Where this
is not possible provision should be made for the investigation, understanding,
dissemination and archiving of that asset.
POLICY 7.9 HERITAGE-LED REGENERATION
Strategic
A Regeneration schemes should identify and make use of heritage assets and
reinforce the qualities that make them significant so they can help
stimulate environmental, economic and community regeneration. This
152 Taken from English Heritage Data Set 2010
153 English Heritage, Heritage at Risk, 2010
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